New glass blocks that convert the sun’s energy into electricity could soon be used to build houses thanks to innovative new technology. Renewable Energy experts from the University of Exeter are developing a pioneering new technique that could accelerate the widespread introduction of net-zero energy buildings through the latest Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)....
If there were superheroes of the wine world, Masi's Tour would undoubtedly be one of them. Considered “the Valpolicella of tomorrow” this is intense and full-bodied wine would fill out a muscle chest Superman outfit with ease. It's name, which derives from the volcanic rocks of its vineyards of origin,...
Reflecting on a not so insignificant golf course which became the victim of a face lift.
Oil giant BP will use a coral-killing chemical in the event of an oil spill near a unique coral reef in the mouth of the Amazon river. The company is planning to drill in the region in from this time next year, but according to an environmental impact assessment (EIA) unearthed by...
London was thrown into commuter chaos this morning after a train derailed at Waterloo station - which is currently undergoing massive engineering works. Passengers have be told to completely avoid London after the train partially derailed because of a ‘operational incident’, South West Trains said. London Ambulance Service paramedics checked...
A popular supermarket chain was let down when its sign malfunctioned spectacularly and now reads: 'Morons, since 1899'. Staff at Morrisons in Bridgwater, Somerset, were made aware of the technical glitch after customers posted photographs on social media. Steve Tomaszewski, who captured a photo, said: "I know I should grow...
Almost three-quarters of bets in the next Conservative leader market are now being placed on Jacob Ress-Mogg as rumours circulate that the MP is planning to launch a leadership bid. According to betting data Rees-Mogg's odds of becoming the next Conservative leader have been cut to 6/1 as the market starts to heat...
A British businessman boarded the wrong flight home and landed in Las Vegas - even though he claims airline staff checked his boarding pass THREE times. Finance broker Samuel Jankowsky, 29, a finance broker was supposed to be flying home to Stansted after meetings in Cologne, Germany. It was only...
Stunning photos of the Perseid meteor shower have been released as the solar phenomenon graced our skies over the weekend. Pictures taken from Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire show the moon perfectly captured in the top window of the remains. The Abbey was founded by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow, on...